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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” Presently, V.A. We must reform our federal cannabis policy.”

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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. Professors and professionals in the cannabis field will deliver research and educational presentations from 12:30-4:20 p.m. The following bios explain more about each presenter and their presentation.

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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

Presently, V.A. Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful.

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Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

NORML

Eight-one percent of subjects reported “at least moderate improvement in their condition … without experiencing serious adverse events.” “In the present study, we demonstrated that medical cannabis is an effective and safe option for the treatment of fibromyalgia patients’ symptoms,” authors concluded.

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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

After a long day of meetings and presentations, what republican policymakers seemed to be continuously asking for was evidence, proof, more information and testimony about the efficacy of cannabis for medicinal purposes in particular. Before beginning treatment with CBD oil, she was on six prescription medications. Joe Sanfelippo.

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The Anti-inflammatory Properties of Cannabis: Implications for Autoimmune Conditions

LifeCannMD

Fernando Fandio-Sende has had countless conversations with patients with autoimmune conditions. We’re aware that each person’s medical condition presents unique challenges with can be deeply personal. Dr. Sende offers Medical Marijuana recommendations for patients with one of Floridas qualifying conditions.

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Case Study Finds That Cannabis Could Help Dogs With Skin Conditions

Veriheal

A new case study published this month by researchers at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil uncovered that cannabis could be a viable treatment for dogs with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a common autoimmune skin disease in canines. The dog was presenting with lesions, hair loss, and elevated levels of liver enzymes.